How do you work with clients?
I deliberately limit my practice to a select number of clients to be fully present and engaged in each case.
Collaborative Approach: In session, we will work collaboratively to explore the many possibilities that may work for your situation. Depending on your desires, we may explore different angles, build solutions, or develop awareness of the larger systems and circumstances surrounding the issue, yet with a focus on moving forward with actionable steps toward a better future.
What to Expect Based on Session Type:
Couples and Family Sessions: In sessions, I do not take sides. The entire unit is my client with an orientation of adjusting relational dynamics and improving situations, moving toward building a better connection between you and your loved one.
Individual Sessions: We will look at what you are hoping to get from the experience and collaboratively discover what will work for your situation, while moving toward a more preferred future.
My orientation includes considering our relationships to life. We will take into account relational factors, which may include environments, people, culture, expectations and roles. The process may assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of your values and skills, leading toward transformative change.
What's the difference between coaching and therapy?
In the state of New Mexico, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. For those in the entire United States, there is an option for relationship and solutions coaching, not therapy, if you qualify. I’m here to assist you in moving forward and navigating challenges with tools and strategies that are practical and action-oriented.
If you need mental health support, you will not qualify for coaching, and you will be given a clinical hand-off to a licensed therapist in your area.
If you have any questions about the distinction between therapy and coaching, I’m always happy to clarify further.
How do virtual sessions work?
You will be given a Zoom link when you receive your reminder email for the consultation. Additional participants will also be given a Zoom link when requested.
What is the cost of services?
Video or Telephonic Consultation or Coaching:
Private Practice Consultation: $200 per 50-minute session
Clinical Consultation: $200 per 50-minute session
Relationship & Solutions Coaching: $200 per 50-minute session
Free Consultation: I offer dedicated 15 minute time slots for live consultations over video or phone about your situation at no charge to see if my services will be a good match for what you're looking for. Click Here To Schedule A Free 15 minute Consultation
How do I pay for the session(s)?
You will be prompted to make payment when scheduling through our scheduling system. It will accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, American Express, and debit cards.
Are the coaching sessions confidential?
Yes. In coaching, like in therapy, everything you say to me stays between us. Please note that since we are focusing on designing a healthy partnership, I practice a 'No-Secrets' policy. If you share information with me individually that directly impacts the health or future of your relationship, I will not hold that secret from your partner. I will work with you to find a way to bring it to the table together.
My commitment to your privacy is absolute, with the standard exceptions required by law and professional ethics:
As your relationship and solutions coach, I will not disclose or use confidential information without the client's express written consent, except when disclosure is required by applicable law, pursuant to a valid court order or subpoena, or when I reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to help prevent imminent serious harm to the client or another person.